I love hearts and seem to collect them. I thought I would take this opportunity to show you some of the heart pendants I have in my stash and highlight the talented ladies who made them.
These two are from Staci Louise. I love that Staci works in so many different media. Staci has more wonderful components in her etsy store.
This one is by Nancy Schindler from Round Rabbit. I am never disappointed by anything from Nancy. All of her components are wearable works of art. Keep an eye on Nancy's blog for updates to her big cartel shop.
I love this set from Jade Scott. Again, the artistry is amazing in Jade's work.
I received this beauty from Marti Conrad. Marti's work is full of color and texture. Her beads are a treat to use. You can find more beads and buttons in Marti's etsy store.
Lesley Watt made some wonderful bronze clay hearts. I have to do a double take when I see Lesley's work. This started as clay? You can buy one of your own from her etsy store.
You may have noticed that while I love hearts, I am not drawn to the traditional red. There is one exception, though. I just love this set of hearts, also from Round Rabbit Extra.
I took time this week to use one of those hearts in a bracelet. The design is similar to the bracelet I made for this challenge. Both were inspired by Mary Jane Dodd's "Awakening Lotus" bracelet, found in Bohemian Inspired Jewelry.
I love the bits of gray with the red and white.
I added a peyote spiral to one side of Nancy's heart.
The other side features spacer beads from Donna Millard. (Speaking of talented, Donna makes gorgeous beads. Take a look at her etsy shop.)
Sally, thank you for another wonderful week. Please take some time to visit Sally's blog and see where the other participants found their hearts.
I am so impressed with your collection. You have taken some lovely photos, and made a little story too!
ReplyDeleteI love every single component you have highlighted here today! It just shows you how the shape of a heart can be interpreted in so many different ways, yet they all come back to the same meaning. Your bracelet is so unique..love how you made it yours with your beading! I have to tell you, Donna's beads are fantastic! Beautiful bracelet indeed!
ReplyDeleteI'm another heart lover, and the motif frequently pops up in my beading...these are wonderful! I especially love the colors in that bracelet, and the bit of spiral peyote...very cool!
ReplyDeleteI love your collection of hearts and that gorgeous bracelet you created!
ReplyDeleteThey are each so different and unique and beautiful! I love the bracelet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous collection of hearts you have. Your bracelet is a great design--really unique.
ReplyDeleteYou really do collect hearts don't you? I love the first piece you shot of Staci's with the copper and blue/green heart, wonderful and the bracelet you made is so creative with the seed beads, I'm always amazed at anything made with those little beads, great shots!
ReplyDeleteYou have an eclectic collection of beautiful hearts
ReplyDeleteI think with a collection like that, I'd be hanging on to them. Gorgeous! I love how you added spiral peyote beadwork. It really makes that bracelet uniquely wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, Wow, Wow!!! What a great round-up of heart-shaped art beads and components! They are all incredible. I'm especially drawn to Staci and Jade Scott's hearts. Oh and your bracelet - how beautiful! I really love the peyote spiral that you included.
ReplyDeletenow that's quite a collection! and i just love your bracelet :)
ReplyDeletei actually have a jewellery photo this week...
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How beautiful. I would never be able to part with them.
ReplyDeletegorgeous eye candy! those are some beautiful hearts - all of them! and really sweet bracelet
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice collection of handmade hearts you have and you photographed them so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteoooooo, beautiful beads! What a stunning bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone., how beautiful your hearts are! I love the second one! And lovely story. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteYou DO have a lot of hearts. Thanks for sharing some of them with us!
ReplyDeleteWow - what an amazing heart collection! Thanks for sharing your beauties!
ReplyDeleteColor me super jealous of your heart bead collection! Love them all! And that bracelet is just gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely collection in there, Tanya! I like them all - but that blue ceramic one is stunning! Your bracelet is perfect for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your blog postings! Your heart collection is marvelous along with the fabulous bracelet that you made. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTanya, you have got yourself some wonderful hearts from some pretty amazing ladies! What a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteWondeful collection of hearts... love those heart buttons... They would look lovely on a white or ivory sweater!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly didn't have to look far for a beautiful collection, that would capture any heart!
ReplyDeleteYour beadwork is beautiful! You are killing me and my wallet! :) Off to browse.
ReplyDeleteHi Tanya,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking at all of your hearts. I will be checking out these shops. I have several of Lesley's bronze creations and I love them. I love the bracelet you made it is gorgeous.
Therese
Beautiful collection of hearts, such a fun variety!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and varied collection!
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